Army MAPS Solicitation

The Army MAPS Solicitation is a hybrid self-scoring contract initiative led by the Army Contracting Command. It combines components of the RS3 and ITES-3S vehicles into a cohesive IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity) framework, providing the flexibility to address diverse requirements across technical domains. The contract structure enables the Army to quickly procure critical services that support mission goals domestically and internationally, including in hostile areas.

This streamlined acquisition approach enhances the Army’s capability to secure high-quality professional services from qualified contractors. With MAPS, the Army aims to address evolving mission requirements by engaging with industry partners who demonstrate excellence across key technical domains.

The Army MAPS Solicitation includes five primary technical support areas, each tailored to the Army’s specific mission-critical needs. Task orders under this solicitation will specify detailed requirements within these categories, allowing the Army to customize support for a wide range of operations:

1. Technical Services:
   Encompasses engineering, logistics, and integration services that support the Army’s technical operations:
   • Engineering Services: Technical expertise for design, development, and implementation.
   • Logistics Services: Managing resources, inventory, and transportation networks.
   • Technology Insertion and Integration: Introducing new technologies to enhance system performance and compatibility.
2. Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) Services:
   Supports innovation through research and testing:
   • Basic and Applied Research: Investigating new technologies and practical applications.
   • Modeling, Simulation, and Prototyping: Developing early-stage models to evaluate potential solutions.
   • Experimental and Developmental Research: Systematic testing to improve and create new processes or products.
3. Management and Advisory Services:
   Provides strategic and operational oversight:
   • Strategic Planning and Acquisition: Developing plans and risk management strategies.
   • Financial and Quality Assurance Services: Offering support in financial planning and quality monitoring.
   • Program Management and Risk Assessment: Ensuring effective project execution and risk mitigation.
4. High-Level IT Services:
   Advanced IT capabilities to support the Army’s complex technology needs:
   • Cybersecurity and Intelligent Automation: Protecting and automating data and processes.
   • Big Data Analytics and Quantum Computing: Analyzing large datasets and exploring emerging technology.
   • Business Process Reengineering: Enhancing efficiency and reducing redundancies in IT operations.
5. Low-Level IT Services:
   Foundational IT services essential to daily operations:
   • Help Desk and IT Management Services: Providing support for inquiries and IT resource management.
   • Network Operations and Maintenance: Ensuring reliable IT system operations.
   • Supply Chain Management and IV&V: Supporting IT infrastructure and conducting external compliance assessments.

The Army MAPS Solicitation requires offerors to submit proposals structured into three volumes, each providing essential information about the offeror’s capabilities and past performance. The hybrid self-scoring approach in MAPS enables offerors to assess their eligibility against established criteria, presenting their qualifications in a transparent, standardized format:

• Volume I: Systems, Rates & Certifications
  Offerors must provide documentation of approved systems, rates, and certifications relevant to government standards. Specific items include:
  • Government-approved systems like Purchasing, Estimating, or Property Management.
  • Certifications such as CMMC Level 2 and ANSI/EIA-748.
  • Verified Forward Pricing and Billing Rates from agencies like DCAA or DCMA.
• Volume II: Past Performance
  This volume evaluates an offeror’s previous work in similar areas. Offerors may submit up to three qualifying projects (QPs) per proposed Domain, which are evaluated based on:
  • Relevance to the MAPS technical areas.
  • NAICS Alignment with the proposed Domain’s NAICS code.
  • Recency and Performance Quality, with recent, highly rated projects receiving the most points.
• Volume III: Technical
  This volume highlights the offeror’s recruitment, retention, and risk management capabilities:
  • Recruitment: Strategies for sourcing skilled candidates for specialized roles.
  • Retention: Programs supporting employee development and longevity.
  • Risk Management: Policies for identifying, managing, and mitigating potential risks.

Each volume must comply with specific page limits, formatting standards, and file naming conventions as outlined in the solicitation.

Scorecard Summary

The MAPS scorecard is an objective tool designed to measure offeror qualifications, with points allocated across several domains for a total of 39 points. Categories include:

• Systems and Rates: Max 2 points
• Certifications: Max 2 points
• Past Performance: Max 26 points (relevance, NAICS alignment, recency, quality)
• Technical Confidence: Max 9 points (recruitment, retention, risk management)​

The Army MAPS Solicitation applies a hybrid self-scoring system that allows offerors to score themselves against predetermined criteria, helping the Army streamline its evaluation process. This approach involves several key factors across different categories, with a maximum score of 39 points:

1. Systems and Rates:
   Offerors earn points based on compliance with approved systems and rates, with up to 2 points awarded for qualifying items such as Forward Pricing and Purchasing Systems.
2. Certifications:
   Additional points are available for certifications that exceed base requirements, including CMMC Level 2 and ANSI/EIA-748 certifications, with up to 2 points awarded in this category.
3. Past Performance:
   This is the most heavily weighted area, with up to 26 points available based on:
   • Relevance: Projects demonstrating alignment with the technical capabilities of the proposed Domain.
   • NAICS Alignment: Additional points for projects aligned with Domain-specific NAICS codes.
   • Recency and Quality: Projects completed within the last four years with satisfactory ratings in CPARS or through a PPQ (Past Performance Questionnaire).
4. Technical Capabilities (Recruitment, Retention, and Risk Management):
   Points in this category assess confidence in the offeror’s technical abilities:
   • Recruitment: Scored based on the offeror’s ability to source skilled personnel.
   • Retention: Evaluated by the offeror’s methods for maintaining employee satisfaction and stability.
   • Risk Management: Assessed by the offeror’s proactive strategies for identifying and managing project risks.

The self-scoring element encourages offerors to provide transparent, comprehensive information while enabling the Army to efficiently identify qualified candidates for each technical domain.

Proposals for the Army MAPS Solicitation must be submitted electronically and comply with strict guidelines. This includes adhering to page limits, using specific file formats and naming conventions, and providing complete, well-organized content for each volume. Proposals should be formatted with standard font sizes, margins, and styles to ensure clarity and readability.

Offerors are encouraged to submit all relevant information in their initial proposal, as the Army will evaluate only the first submission. Proposals must remain valid for a minimum of 180 days, and each volume must clearly address the evaluation criteria, structured to allow reviewers to assess compliance efficiently.

For further submission details, refer to the official guidelines provided in Section L and M of the solicitation documents.